How to tell if a bird's neck is broken?

 



The screams of the unsaid words.


When we were children, we always got this essay to write "If I was a bird". Most of us have always mentioned this line "I won't be able to speak out my feelings "
Exactly, Birds won't Express even pain.
Unlike humans even they wish for more attention and care but the problem is if they show their suffering, will be easily attacked by predators.







How to tell if a bird's neck is broken?
Birds' neck is the strongest parts they don't get easily broken but if it breaks then they may die within a short time. If the bird is unhealthy or sock from a disorder like a Paramyxovirus, that directly affects the bird’s neck, or if the bird is injured, then the bird’s neck will be very limp or puffy.

If you notice the following indications in the bird. Then the bird has probably broken its neck.

Lay down on the ground for a longer time. 

Birds don't usually stay on the ground. If birds are doing so, there might be something wrong. First, try and make them comfortable with your touch gain their trust and observe what's wrong.

• If the neck is in a weird position.
If you notice anything wrong with the neck posture or lying down in a twisted position.  Birds won't be able to fly, as birds are very active animals. They rather will stay as much as they can on the ground or find themselves a safe spot.

•Closed Eyes
Birds don't Express, their pain and will keep pretending as if nothing has happened because it shows that suffering they have a chance of being attacked by the Predator. But if the bird has kept its Eyes closed or squinting, it's injured.

•Bleeding.
If you see a bird bleeding there are the chances of serious injury. Sometimes Bird recovers their damages on their own by leaving them alone, but if the wound gets
Severe then it should be taken to the Vet.

How to help a bird from an injury?





If the bird is injured or is undergoing any neck injury then you should take it to a Vet or wildlife rehabilitation centre where the specialists are well known about the injuries and the treatment. If the bird is not treated with the right medication at the right time, then the possibility might turn to the death of the bird. Also when you are taking the bird to the Vet or wildlife rehabilitation centre, make sure that the bird is safely kept in a box with a warm atmosphere, so that the injuries won't get severe and even the bird feels relaxed.
When the Vet or wildlife rehabilitation experts are satisfied with the treatment or once they feel the bird is comfortable with the given treatment they support the bird's broken neck with a neck brace.

If you see any animal in need then stop for a moment and try to help and if you can't call the Rescue Team so that we can save the life of these tiny little ones.


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